SMi Group are proud to once again be hosting the 2nd annual Military Space USA Conference, which will be taking place this year from the 8th – 9th June 2021 with a new dedicated disruptive technology focus day taking place on the 7th June 2021.

Featuring high level briefings from senior leadership within industry, government and allied partners, Military Space US will delve into how organisational efforts like SMC 2.0 are helping putting capabilities into the hands of the warfighter at EPIC SPEED.

As space has become a contested domain and near peer adversaries advance their own capabilities, the need to ‘go fast’ has become accepted dogma within the space community. Driving these efforts across all mission areas – including SATCOM, PNT, Earth Observation, SSA and Launch - has become a critical for the DoD.

Featuring 3 dedicated days of content, this conference remains the pre-eminent forum to learn how the US and allies are driving a disruptive approach to space.

10:00 Why OmegA is the Best Shot for National Security Space Launch: It’s the People

Charlie Precourt is the vice president of Propulsion Systems for Northrop Grumman. He joined Northrop Grumman in 2005 after a distinguished 15-year career with NASA. He is a veteran of four space flights—including two as mission commander—and has logged more than 932 hours in space. He was also deputy program manager for the International Space Station, chief of the astronaut corps and director of operations for NASA at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia. Charlie also served 23 years in the U.S. Air Force, where he was a test pilot on the F-15E development program.

To maintain assured access to space for our most critical national security assets, the U.S. Air Force is currently seeking the best launch vehicles to ensure successful and timely launch of vital national security missions starting in 2022. Charlie Precourt, former chief astronaut at NASA, shares OmegA’s underlying secret to being the best national security launch system of the future: the experience, commitment, and urgency of the workforce. Precourt discusses the importance of developing and retaining the right talent to get it done right, on time, the first time.

10:30 Morning Coffee

11:00 SMC’s SATCOM Enterprise

Colonel Ryan J. Gulden is the Director, Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Integration, Portfolio Architect, Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA. He directs system architecting, programming, roadmaps, capability deliveries and operational support for a $40-billion Space Force portfolio providing wideband and narrowband satellite constellations and associated Air Force communication terminals, developmental programs, and mission control systems to deliver strategic and tactical communications. He has served in various assignments in intelligence, satellite operations, and space acquisition at the National Air Intelligence Center, the Space and Missile Systems Center, the Air Staff, and the National Reconnaissance Office.

SMC 2.0 EPIC Speed as applied to the provision of MILSATCOM

Future SATCOM overview: from nuclear survivable SATCOM to commercial narrowband - providing the breath of capability demanded by the warfighter

Architectural vision for effective, affordable and assured communications to support global mission planning

Dr. Gopal is responsible for resilient/protected communications, LEO, HTS, AI/ML and cyber related programs within Hughes DISD. He was involved in the design of the OneWeb LEO broadband system that completed its first two-way data transfer in 2019 summer. He earlier served as Network System Engineering lead for USAF Transformational Satellite (TSAT) space segment and was on the SPACEWAY® 3 (with onboard Layer 2 packet processing payload) architecture and Mobile Satellite systems (Thuraya, ICO, LEO Teledesic), development teams.

Dr. Gopal was the chief architect and software manager for the SPACEWAY, a $1.8B development, Network Operations Control Center (NOCC).
Dr. Gopal serves on the editorial board of Wiley’s International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking (IJSCN) and is member of IEEE 5G World Forum and AIAA ICSSC technical program committees. He is the co-chair of the AIAA ICSSC Colloquium on “Satellites and 5G” to be held in the Washington DC area in October 2020. As a member of the US President’s NSTAC Satellite Task Force 2009, he co-authored the pioneering report on commercial satellite communications and cyber security.

He received a BE (Hons.) in Electrical Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani, India and a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University; has published more than 40 technical papers on topics ranging from satellites, software, artificial intelligence, machine learning, network management, and life science applications; and holds 9 patents on satellite systems.

Interoperable and unified MILSAT and COMSAT enterprise for flexibility and affordability

Software-defined network enhanced with AI/ML based decision making and orchestration

Rapid and global availability of assured space-based capabilities for the tactical edge

12:00 Networking Lunch Sponsored by Northrop Grumman

13:00 PANEL: Delivering the Next Generation of Space Leaders

Introduction to the US space education enterprise

Realigning how we view space power: driving to consider space superiority as essential as air superiority in the future operating environment

Foundation of space, cyber and information power: how to integrate new ways of thinking into air staff

Concluding thoughts: how we enhance training and education for future leaders

Moderated by: Colonel Shawn Cochran, Commandant and Dean, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, US Air ForceView Bio

Colonel Shawn T. Cochran is Commandant and Dean of the US Air Force School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS).

Colonel Cochran entered the Air Force in 1995 as a distinguished graduate of the US Air Force Academy. He served multiple tours as an HH-60G combat rescue pilot, commanding the 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody AFB, GA, as well as expeditionary rescue squadrons in Afghanistan and Sicily. He holds a Master of Public Policy degree from Harvard University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science from the University of Chicago. Prior to his current assignment, Colonel Cochran was Commander, 449th Air Expeditionary Group, Djibouti, where he also served as JACCE for CJTF-Horn of Africa.

Dr. Andrea Harrington serves as Director of the Schriever Space Scholars and Associate Professor at Air Command and Staff College. Dr. Harrington previously served as Associate Director of the LLM Program in Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law and was Associate Chair for the Policy, Economics, and Law Department of the
International Space University's Space Studies Program. Dr. Harrington was an Arsenault Fellow in Space Governance at the McGill University Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL), where her doctoral research focused on space insurance and liability issues. Dr. Harrington holds a DCL and LLM from McGill, a JD from the University of Connecticut, an MSc in European Politics and Governance from the London School of Economics, and a BA in International Relations and History from Boston University. She is a licensed attorney in Massachusetts

Colonel Luke Sauter Colonel Sauter is the Permanent Professor and Head of the Department of Astronautics, United States Air Force Academy. He commands the Department of Astronautics with final responsibility for curriculum, personnel, research, budget, long-range planning, faculty development, and cadet instruction. The Department of Astronautics helps produce the finest Air Force officers in the world who live our core values and understand space. He supervises 30 Air Force officers, NCOs, civilians and support contractors offering 18 college-level courses annually to educate over 1,300 cadets in Astronautics and Space Operations. He also manages a dynamic $6.0M+ research program funded by Air Force Space Command, AFRL, and other DoD organizations. Colonel Sauter graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 2002 as a Distinguished Graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Astronautical Engineering. He earned a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2004. Following his second assignment at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate, he was selected as an instructor in the Department of Astronautics at the U.S. Air Force Academy. During this time he was the Executive officer and directed the capstone sounding rocket program which flew to a collegiate record of 106 km altitude. Col Sauter was selected to attend the University of Surrey, UK where he earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2012. Col Sauter then worked at the National Reconnaissance Office, in the Imagery Intelligence directorate and as a Legislative Liaison prior to his current assignment at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Colonel Sauter is a senior member of American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics, System Engineering Board member at USAFA, Tau Beta Pi and Sigma Gamma Tau engineering honor societies member, and holds Acquisition Professional Development Program Level III certification in Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering, and Level II certification in Program Management, and Level I certification Test. He is also a level 2 qualified space-professional.

Dr Wendy Whitman Cobb, Associate Professor of Strategy and Security Studies, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, US Air ForceView Bio

Dr. Wendy N. Whitman Cobb is Associate Professor of Strategy and Security Studies at the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS). Dr. Whitman Cobb received a BA and MA from the University of Central Florida, both in political science, and a PhD in political science from the University of Florida. Her research focuses on the political and institutional dynamics of space policy, public opinion of space exploration, and the influence of commerce on potential space conflict. In addition to several books, including The Politics of Cancer: Malignant Indifference and Political Science Today, an introductory political science text, her research has appeared in Space Policy and Congress and the Presidency. Prior to arriving at SAASS, Dr. Whitman Cobb was an associate professor of political science at Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma.

13:45 The Future Science and Technology Strategy for U.S. Space Through 2060

An overview of current initiatives within AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate to identify key inflection points that will determine the development of future space technologies

How AFRL and AFSPC are working together to determine what actions the U.S. can take within its strategy to affect inflection points so as to drive towards a future advantages to the U.S. and its allies

Investigation in what technologies are game changing and AFRL should pursue to support the next generation of space technologies

14:15 Utilising Innovation to Streamline Multi-Domain Operations

Captain Roger S. Anderson is the Air Force Space Accelerator Deputy Program Manager at the Air Force Research Lab for Space Vehicles at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. He aligns start-up company innovation with the needs of the Air Force and matures start-up technology for integration into current and future systems. Captain Anderson also leads the directorate’s professional development program exposing young acquisition professionals to innovative acquisitions early in their careers. Captain Anderson is a 2012 graduate of The University of Arizona where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. He was previously stationed at Hill Air Force Base as the Engineering Source Authority for the AN/APG 66 and 68 radar transmitters. Following his time supporting the F-16, he was made the Lead Hardness Critical Item Engineer tasked with protecting the nuclear hardness integrity of 450 intercontinental ballistic missiles. After his assignment at Hill Air Force Base, Captain Anderson earned his Master’s degree in electrical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology.

An introduction to the technology accelerator and its role incubating innovation for space operations

Defining problems, not the solutions: rethinking how the USAF approaches acquisition

How the accelerator identifies, validates and acquires technology to stay ahead of adversaries

Increasing acquisition agility and building a space eco-system for future innovation

Mr. White is a Senior Research System Engineer in the Advanced Communications and Sensing Competency for Naval Information Warfare Center-Atlantic, Charleston SC. He has 40 years experience in inter-disciplinary applied R&D at Southwest Research Institute and the Air Force Research Laboratory.

For the past 8 years, he has continued to expand his earlier work in Communications, Command & Control for Anti-Access/Area Denied Tactical Edge Networks. This work implements novel IoT concepts supporting multi-agency, multi-echelon unified wireless networks providing, highly robust secure voice, video, and data. The goal is to create a self-forming, self-healing Disruption, Delay Tolerant global network that is is completely autonomous and decentralized.

15:45 UK Space Capability and Partnerships

Wing Commander Pamplin is the UK’s first Liaison Officer to the USSF Space and Missile Systems Center.

He has served as an engineering flight commander in air defence and field communication roles, including deployments to the Falkland Islands and Afghanistan, and as a squadron commander at No1 Radio School. His varied staff experience includes: information security; network and satellite architectures; electronic warfare; operational requirements; ISTAR; and personnel. At Staff College he specialised in space policy and politics and his previous assignment was in the (then) JFC’s portfolio office, providing balance of investment advice to aid C4ISR capability development.

An overview of the UK space framework: SKYNET and other programmes

Partnership with SMC for Military Satellite Communications and other mission areas

How partnerships create additional resiliency: aiming for interchangeability among allies

Vision looking forward: continued work with SMC and the US Space Force

16:15 Canada’s Future Approach to Space

Mr Abde Bellahnid, SATCOM Section Head, Canadian Armed Forces

Developing a comprehensive approach to the space enterprise: the view from across all mission areas

Leveraging space operations in support of national defence: delivering capability through the WGS MOU and joint operations like RADARSAT

Building and enhancing relationships with key allied partners to deliver extended and protected operations

Considering the use of dual-use technologies in support of the warfighting effort

8:30 Registration & Coffee

8:50 Chair's Opening Remarks

Roberta is currently the principal scientific authority and technical oversight for SMC with the following duties: Supports SMC Commander in technical reviews and assessment of programs and research, development and demonstration of technologies on board spacecraft and missiles. Advances the knowledge of emerging space concepts and technologies that increase Air Force capabilities through advanced systems development and demonstration. Responsible for planning, conducting evaluating and coordinating studies and developmental demonstrations in space systems with SMC and other DoD development centers and agencies such as DARPA. Serves as a consultant to the US Space Command Commander and other members of US Space Force and SAF/SP for technical judgments and evaluations. Roberta joined SMC in 2000 and has held several key positions including Chief Engineer, Development Plans and Space Superiority, and Chief Architect, Space Superiority Systems Wing. Roberta is a distinguished graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and holds multiple advanced degrees in theoretical Physics and Electrical engineering from University of Colorado, Oxford University, UK, and Stanford University.

9:00 SDA’s Priorities for the Delivery of Future Space

Derek M. Tournear, Ph.D. Director, Space Development Agency Dr. Derek Tournear is the Director of the Space Development Agency (SDA). Established in March 2019, is responsible for unifying and integrating the Department’s space development efforts, monitoring the Department's threat-driven future space architecture, and accelerating fielding of new military space capabilities necessary to ensure U.S. technological and military advantages in space. Dr. Tournear most recently served as Assistant Director of Research and Development for Space within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering where he was responsible for coordinating all DoD efforts in space, and initiating programs to address critical gaps. Dr. Tournear previously held leadership roles in industry, most recently the director for Harris Space & Intelligence (SIS) research & development. SIS was a $2B business focused on providing advanced technical solutions addressing the top National Security threats from underwater to outer space. Prior to industry, Dr. Derek Tournear was a Senior Program Manager (SNIS-HQE) at the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). At IARPA, Dr. Tournear served as a senior scientist for space activities and space technologies in the Office of Smart Collection. Dr. Tournear was previously a Program Manager for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Tactical Technology Office and Strategic Technology Office. At DARPA, he initiated and directed a large portfolio of program, with an emphasis on sensors and space. He has professional experience at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) managing intelligence and defense programs. Dr. Tournear has a Ph.D. in physics from Stanford University and a B.S. from Purdue University. In 2010 he received an “Outstanding Alumnus” award from Purdue University and a 2008 DARPA award for “Outstanding Accomplishments in a Systems Technology Area.” Dr. Tournear is a 2011 recipient of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service, and a 2012 recipient of the Office of Director of National Intelligence Award for Exceptional Public Service.

Working in tandem with the Air Force to develop and prototype new technologies and architectures

Provision of satellite layers to support the delivery of communications, PNT and ISR capabilities

9:30 Space in a New Era of Great Power Competition

Mir Sadat, PhD, is a Director at the U.S. National Security Council, where he leads the interagency on defense and space policy issues. In this role, Mir advises the President, Vice-President, National Security Advisor, White House Senior Officials, and Cabinet Members. Mir is also a naval officer with intelligence and space qualifications and in his preceding two naval assignments, he served as a Space Policy Strategist with Chief of Naval Operations and a Space Operations Officer with U.S. Tenth Fleet. Mir has PhD from Claremont Graduate University and has taught at various universities in California and in Washington, DC. Prior to joining the government, Mir spent 10 years in various capacities at Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon.

How Space Figure in the 2017 National Security Strategy (NSS)

Advancing Space as a Priority Domain

Space as a Warfighting Domain

U.S. Space Command

U.S. Space Force

National Space Policy

10:00 Morning Coffee

10:30 Session Reserved for Gold Sponsor ExoAnalytic

Dr Douglas Hendrix, CEO, ExoAnalytic Solutions, Inc

11:00 Presentation Title to be Confirmed

Col Patrick C. Williams is the Commander, 2d Weather Group, 557th Weather Wing, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. He leads more than 550 active duty, civil service and contract personnel comprised of six squadrons and eight geographically separated units on three continents. The group operates and sustains the Air Force’s $323 million strategic weather enterprise, delivering decision-quality, authoritative space and terrestrial environmental intelligence in support of national security objectives. Prior to his current assignment, Col Williams was the Space Branch Chief and Joint Staff Meteorological and Oceanographic Operations Officer on the Joint Staff. He was the Joint Chief of Staff’s focal point for all Department of Defense METOC activities and the Head of Delegation to NATO for METOC issues. Col Williams received his commission from the United States Air Force Academy in May 1998. He became well versed in aviation, space and Army weather operations and held a wide variety of positions to include squadron commander, command weather briefer, flight commander, staff weather officer, program element monitor, executive officer and aide-de-camp.

11:30 AFSPACE COMSATCOM

Mike Nichols is the Chief of the Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) Solutions Branch, Commercial Satellite Communications Office (CSCO), Air Force Space Command (AFSPC). He oversees a portfolio of commercial satellite acquisitions and services with a lifecycle value of 4.6 billion dollars. The COMSATCOM Solutions Branch facilitates the delivery of operationally responsive, customer-focused, and cost-effective commercial satellite communications to the Department of Defense (DoD) and other Government Agencies by providing focused acquisition and lifecycle support to complex customer acquisitions on established or tailored COMSATCOM contracts.
Mr. Nichols has managed DoD meshed network solutions, including terrestrial transport, data applications, and commercial satellite services as a Department of Defense government civilian for more than 32 years.
During the span of his career, Mr. Nichols has managed communication services for the United States Navy Europe/Central Region in Naples, Italy, was a project manager for European terrestrial transport initiatives based out of Stuttgart, Germany, and served as a senior advisor to the Afghan Ministry of Communications and Technology in Kabul, Afghanistan as part of the U.S. Department of Defense Telecommunications Advisory Team.
Prior to his current position, Mr. Nichols was the Deputy Chief for the DoDs Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS).
A U.S. Navy Veteran, Mr. Nichols is proud to serve the Department of Defense and provide critical C5ISR that enable warfighter capabilities.

COMSATCOM organisation, portfolio and mission – transforming the way ahead by bringing capabilities to the joint warfighter

12:00 SMC Enterprise Management and Control

Liuetenant Colonel Gary Thompson advises and assists the Portfolio Archiect and Corps on matters concerning business practices and technologies to advance U.S. Government, Commercial and Coalition Partner satellite communications capabilities as an integrated enterprise. Liuetenant Colonel Thompson entered the Air Force in 1999 as a graduate of Officer Training School following 7 years of Army and Minnesota Army National Guard enlistment. He has served in a variety of acquisition, business, information assurance and staff positions at Air Force Materiel Command and Air Force Space Command. He was mobilized in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. While deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, he served under United States Central Command at the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, Combined Forces Command-Afghanistan and the NATO International Security Assistance Force. Liuetenant Colonel Thompson transitioned from active duty to the Air Force Reserves in 2009 where he continues to support space systems and users worldwide.

An overview of the DoD’S architectural priorities – vision statement and key enablers

Moving to provide flexible, resilient and global pool capability to be allocated where needed including sovereign, commercial and allied bandwidth

Dr. Baker joined the USMC in 1976, served as an Electronic Countermeasures Officer in the EA-6B Prowler, and retired in 2000. In civilian life he has worked in data acquisition, instrumentation automation, and aircraft systems test and evaluation. His current assignment is Senior Principal Engineer with the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, supporting USMC C4 systems and helping expeditionary Marines understand their footprint in the RF spectrum. He has published over 20 journal and conference papers on electrically small antennas and his education includes a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, an M.S. in Systems Engineering, an M.S. in National Resource Strategy, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.

“Assured C2” and the Expeditionary Warfighter

Key features for assuring tactical Command & Control (C2) networks

The role of Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) sensors in C2 networks

Using GPS in spectrum contested environments

USMC systems modernization

14:30 Afternoon Tea

15:00 Legal Frameworks for Operating in Space in a Great Power Era

Captain Bryant Allen Mishima-Baker, Chief of General Law, 45th Space Wing, United States Air ForceView Bio

Capt Bryant A. Mishima-Baker is an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate and Chief of General Law for the 45th Space Wing Patrick AFB, FL. Capt Mishima-Baker commissioned into the Air Force through Total Force Officer Training in March 2016 as a Missile Maintenance Officer, then in June 2017 cross-trained as a JAG. He has a BA in Japanese from Brigham Young University, a JD from American University, and is completing a MS in Space Studies: Space Policy from the University of North Dakota. He has been an active member of the American Bar Association Forum on Space Law for 8 years.

15:30 Legal Perspectives on Future Space

With nearly 30 years’ experience in the satellite industry, as in-house and outside counsel, Randy has been involved in the end-to-end development of space companies, from cradle to sale. She represents the full range of the participants in the industry, including global sovereigns, established companies and startups, as well as early stage VC and later stage PE investors (both financial and strategic). Her global practice has expanded to reflect the breadth of innovations and newspace participants in the industry today, as well as teaming arrangements between traditional and newspace players and advises the new megaconstellation operators, launchers and customers.

What the emerging mega constellations mean for space law

Mergers and acquisitions: old space vs. new space

Concluding comments and thoughts

16:00 Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day Two

Roberta is currently the principal scientific authority and technical oversight for SMC with the following duties: Supports SMC Commander in technical reviews and assessment of programs and research, development and demonstration of technologies on board spacecraft and missiles. Advances the knowledge of emerging space concepts and technologies that increase Air Force capabilities through advanced systems development and demonstration. Responsible for planning, conducting evaluating and coordinating studies and developmental demonstrations in space systems with SMC and other DoD development centers and agencies such as DARPA. Serves as a consultant to the US Space Command Commander and other members of US Space Force and SAF/SP for technical judgments and evaluations. Roberta joined SMC in 2000 and has held several key positions including Chief Engineer, Development Plans and Space Superiority, and Chief Architect, Space Superiority Systems Wing. Roberta is a distinguished graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and holds multiple advanced degrees in theoretical Physics and Electrical engineering from University of Colorado, Oxford University, UK, and Stanford University.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Colonel Ryan J. Gulden is the Director, Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Integration, Portfolio Architect, Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA. He directs system architecting, programming, roadmaps, capability deliveries and operational support for a $40-billion Space Force portfolio providing wideband and narrowband satellite constellations and associated Air Force communication terminals, developmental programs, and mission control systems to deliver strategic and tactical communications. He has served in various assignments in intelligence, satellite operations, and space acquisition at the National Air Intelligence Center, the Space and Missile Systems Center, the Air Staff, and the National Reconnaissance Office.

Director, National Security Council, Executive Office of the President / The White House

Mir Sadat, PhD, is a Director at the U.S. National Security Council, where he leads the interagency on defense and space policy issues. In this role, Mir advises the President, Vice-President, National Security Advisor, White House Senior Officials, and Cabinet Members. Mir is also a naval officer with intelligence and space qualifications and in his preceding two naval assignments, he served as a Space Policy Strategist with Chief of Naval Operations and a Space Operations Officer with U.S. Tenth Fleet. Mir has PhD from Claremont Graduate University and has taught at various universities in California and in Washington, DC. Prior to joining the government, Mir spent 10 years in various capacities at Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon.

Derek M. Tournear, Ph.D. Director, Space Development Agency Dr. Derek Tournear is the Director of the Space Development Agency (SDA). Established in March 2019, is responsible for unifying and integrating the Department’s space development efforts, monitoring the Department's threat-driven future space architecture, and accelerating fielding of new military space capabilities necessary to ensure U.S. technological and military advantages in space. Dr. Tournear most recently served as Assistant Director of Research and Development for Space within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering where he was responsible for coordinating all DoD efforts in space, and initiating programs to address critical gaps. Dr. Tournear previously held leadership roles in industry, most recently the director for Harris Space & Intelligence (SIS) research & development. SIS was a $2B business focused on providing advanced technical solutions addressing the top National Security threats from underwater to outer space. Prior to industry, Dr. Derek Tournear was a Senior Program Manager (SNIS-HQE) at the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). At IARPA, Dr. Tournear served as a senior scientist for space activities and space technologies in the Office of Smart Collection. Dr. Tournear was previously a Program Manager for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Tactical Technology Office and Strategic Technology Office. At DARPA, he initiated and directed a large portfolio of program, with an emphasis on sensors and space. He has professional experience at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) managing intelligence and defense programs. Dr. Tournear has a Ph.D. in physics from Stanford University and a B.S. from Purdue University. In 2010 he received an “Outstanding Alumnus” award from Purdue University and a 2008 DARPA award for “Outstanding Accomplishments in a Systems Technology Area.” Dr. Tournear is a 2011 recipient of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service, and a 2012 recipient of the Office of Director of National Intelligence Award for Exceptional Public Service.

Captain Bryant Allen Mishima-Baker

Chief of General Law, 45th Space Wing, United States Air Force

Capt Bryant A. Mishima-Baker is an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate and Chief of General Law for the 45th Space Wing Patrick AFB, FL. Capt Mishima-Baker commissioned into the Air Force through Total Force Officer Training in March 2016 as a Missile Maintenance Officer, then in June 2017 cross-trained as a JAG. He has a BA in Japanese from Brigham Young University, a JD from American University, and is completing a MS in Space Studies: Space Policy from the University of North Dakota. He has been an active member of the American Bar Association Forum on Space Law for 8 years.

Captain Roger Anderson

Deputy Program Manager, Air Force Space Accelerator Program, US Air Force

Captain Roger S. Anderson is the Air Force Space Accelerator Deputy Program Manager at the Air Force Research Lab for Space Vehicles at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. He aligns start-up company innovation with the needs of the Air Force and matures start-up technology for integration into current and future systems. Captain Anderson also leads the directorate’s professional development program exposing young acquisition professionals to innovative acquisitions early in their careers. Captain Anderson is a 2012 graduate of The University of Arizona where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. He was previously stationed at Hill Air Force Base as the Engineering Source Authority for the AN/APG 66 and 68 radar transmitters. Following his time supporting the F-16, he was made the Lead Hardness Critical Item Engineer tasked with protecting the nuclear hardness integrity of 450 intercontinental ballistic missiles. After his assignment at Hill Air Force Base, Captain Anderson earned his Master’s degree in electrical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology.

Colonel Dennis Bythewood

Commander, PEO Space Development, SMC, US Space Force

Colonel Luke Sauter

Professor and Head, Dept Astronautics, US Air Force Academy

Colonel Luke Sauter Colonel Sauter is the Permanent Professor and Head of the Department of Astronautics, United States Air Force Academy. He commands the Department of Astronautics with final responsibility for curriculum, personnel, research, budget, long-range planning, faculty development, and cadet instruction. The Department of Astronautics helps produce the finest Air Force officers in the world who live our core values and understand space. He supervises 30 Air Force officers, NCOs, civilians and support contractors offering 18 college-level courses annually to educate over 1,300 cadets in Astronautics and Space Operations. He also manages a dynamic $6.0M+ research program funded by Air Force Space Command, AFRL, and other DoD organizations. Colonel Sauter graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 2002 as a Distinguished Graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Astronautical Engineering. He earned a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2004. Following his second assignment at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate, he was selected as an instructor in the Department of Astronautics at the U.S. Air Force Academy. During this time he was the Executive officer and directed the capstone sounding rocket program which flew to a collegiate record of 106 km altitude. Col Sauter was selected to attend the University of Surrey, UK where he earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2012. Col Sauter then worked at the National Reconnaissance Office, in the Imagery Intelligence directorate and as a Legislative Liaison prior to his current assignment at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Colonel Sauter is a senior member of American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics, System Engineering Board member at USAFA, Tau Beta Pi and Sigma Gamma Tau engineering honor societies member, and holds Acquisition Professional Development Program Level III certification in Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering, and Level II certification in Program Management, and Level I certification Test. He is also a level 2 qualified space-professional.

Colonel Patrick Williams

Commander, 2d Weather Group, 557th Weather Wing, US Air Force

Col Patrick C. Williams is the Commander, 2d Weather Group, 557th Weather Wing, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. He leads more than 550 active duty, civil service and contract personnel comprised of six squadrons and eight geographically separated units on three continents. The group operates and sustains the Air Force’s $323 million strategic weather enterprise, delivering decision-quality, authoritative space and terrestrial environmental intelligence in support of national security objectives. Prior to his current assignment, Col Williams was the Space Branch Chief and Joint Staff Meteorological and Oceanographic Operations Officer on the Joint Staff. He was the Joint Chief of Staff’s focal point for all Department of Defense METOC activities and the Head of Delegation to NATO for METOC issues. Col Williams received his commission from the United States Air Force Academy in May 1998. He became well versed in aviation, space and Army weather operations and held a wide variety of positions to include squadron commander, command weather briefer, flight commander, staff weather officer, program element monitor, executive officer and aide-de-camp.

Colonel Ryan Gulden

Director, SATCOM Integration, SMC , US Space Force

Colonel Ryan J. Gulden is the Director, Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Integration, Portfolio Architect, Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA. He directs system architecting, programming, roadmaps, capability deliveries and operational support for a $40-billion Space Force portfolio providing wideband and narrowband satellite constellations and associated Air Force communication terminals, developmental programs, and mission control systems to deliver strategic and tactical communications. He has served in various assignments in intelligence, satellite operations, and space acquisition at the National Air Intelligence Center, the Space and Missile Systems Center, the Air Staff, and the National Reconnaissance Office.

Dr Andrea Harrington

Director and Associate Professor, Schriever Space Scholars, AFSPACE, Air University, US Air Force

Dr. Andrea Harrington serves as Director of the Schriever Space Scholars and Associate Professor at Air Command and Staff College. Dr. Harrington previously served as Associate Director of the LLM Program in Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law and was Associate Chair for the Policy, Economics, and Law Department of the
International Space University's Space Studies Program. Dr. Harrington was an Arsenault Fellow in Space Governance at the McGill University Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL), where her doctoral research focused on space insurance and liability issues. Dr. Harrington holds a DCL and LLM from McGill, a JD from the University of Connecticut, an MSc in European Politics and Governance from the London School of Economics, and a BA in International Relations and History from Boston University. She is a licensed attorney in Massachusetts

Dr Douglas Hendrix

CEO, ExoAnalytic Solutions, Inc

Dr Jim Baker

Senior Principal Engineer, MCTSSA HQTRS, US Marine Corps

Dr. Baker joined the USMC in 1976, served as an Electronic Countermeasures Officer in the EA-6B Prowler, and retired in 2000. In civilian life he has worked in data acquisition, instrumentation automation, and aircraft systems test and evaluation. His current assignment is Senior Principal Engineer with the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, supporting USMC C4 systems and helping expeditionary Marines understand their footprint in the RF spectrum. He has published over 20 journal and conference papers on electrically small antennas and his education includes a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, an M.S. in Systems Engineering, an M.S. in National Resource Strategy, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.

Dr Mir Sadat

Director, National Security Council, Executive Office of the President / The White House

Mir Sadat, PhD, is a Director at the U.S. National Security Council, where he leads the interagency on defense and space policy issues. In this role, Mir advises the President, Vice-President, National Security Advisor, White House Senior Officials, and Cabinet Members. Mir is also a naval officer with intelligence and space qualifications and in his preceding two naval assignments, he served as a Space Policy Strategist with Chief of Naval Operations and a Space Operations Officer with U.S. Tenth Fleet. Mir has PhD from Claremont Graduate University and has taught at various universities in California and in Washington, DC. Prior to joining the government, Mir spent 10 years in various capacities at Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon.

Dr Rajeev Gopal

Vice President Advanced Systems, Hughes Network Systems

Dr. Gopal is responsible for resilient/protected communications, LEO, HTS, AI/ML and cyber related programs within Hughes DISD. He was involved in the design of the OneWeb LEO broadband system that completed its first two-way data transfer in 2019 summer. He earlier served as Network System Engineering lead for USAF Transformational Satellite (TSAT) space segment and was on the SPACEWAY® 3 (with onboard Layer 2 packet processing payload) architecture and Mobile Satellite systems (Thuraya, ICO, LEO Teledesic), development teams.

Dr. Gopal was the chief architect and software manager for the SPACEWAY, a $1.8B development, Network Operations Control Center (NOCC).
Dr. Gopal serves on the editorial board of Wiley’s International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking (IJSCN) and is member of IEEE 5G World Forum and AIAA ICSSC technical program committees. He is the co-chair of the AIAA ICSSC Colloquium on “Satellites and 5G” to be held in the Washington DC area in October 2020. As a member of the US President’s NSTAC Satellite Task Force 2009, he co-authored the pioneering report on commercial satellite communications and cyber security.

He received a BE (Hons.) in Electrical Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani, India and a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University; has published more than 40 technical papers on topics ranging from satellites, software, artificial intelligence, machine learning, network management, and life science applications; and holds 9 patents on satellite systems.

Dr Roberta Ewart

Roberta is currently the principal scientific authority and technical oversight for SMC with the following duties: Supports SMC Commander in technical reviews and assessment of programs and research, development and demonstration of technologies on board spacecraft and missiles. Advances the knowledge of emerging space concepts and technologies that increase Air Force capabilities through advanced systems development and demonstration. Responsible for planning, conducting evaluating and coordinating studies and developmental demonstrations in space systems with SMC and other DoD development centers and agencies such as DARPA. Serves as a consultant to the US Space Command Commander and other members of US Space Force and SAF/SP for technical judgments and evaluations. Roberta joined SMC in 2000 and has held several key positions including Chief Engineer, Development Plans and Space Superiority, and Chief Architect, Space Superiority Systems Wing. Roberta is a distinguished graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and holds multiple advanced degrees in theoretical Physics and Electrical engineering from University of Colorado, Oxford University, UK, and Stanford University.

Dr Wendy Whitman Cobb

Associate Professor of Strategy and Security Studies, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, US Air Force

Dr. Wendy N. Whitman Cobb is Associate Professor of Strategy and Security Studies at the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS). Dr. Whitman Cobb received a BA and MA from the University of Central Florida, both in political science, and a PhD in political science from the University of Florida. Her research focuses on the political and institutional dynamics of space policy, public opinion of space exploration, and the influence of commerce on potential space conflict. In addition to several books, including The Politics of Cancer: Malignant Indifference and Political Science Today, an introductory political science text, her research has appeared in Space Policy and Congress and the Presidency. Prior to arriving at SAASS, Dr. Whitman Cobb was an associate professor of political science at Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma.

James Caldwell

Lieutenant Colonel Gary Thompson

Chief, Enterprise SATCOM Capability Integration, SMC, US Space Force

Liuetenant Colonel Gary Thompson advises and assists the Portfolio Archiect and Corps on matters concerning business practices and technologies to advance U.S. Government, Commercial and Coalition Partner satellite communications capabilities as an integrated enterprise. Liuetenant Colonel Thompson entered the Air Force in 1999 as a graduate of Officer Training School following 7 years of Army and Minnesota Army National Guard enlistment. He has served in a variety of acquisition, business, information assurance and staff positions at Air Force Materiel Command and Air Force Space Command. He was mobilized in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. While deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, he served under United States Central Command at the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, Combined Forces Command-Afghanistan and the NATO International Security Assistance Force. Liuetenant Colonel Thompson transitioned from active duty to the Air Force Reserves in 2009 where he continues to support space systems and users worldwide.

Moderated by: Colonel Shawn Cochran

Commandant and Dean, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, US Air Force

Colonel Shawn T. Cochran is Commandant and Dean of the US Air Force School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS).

Colonel Cochran entered the Air Force in 1995 as a distinguished graduate of the US Air Force Academy. He served multiple tours as an HH-60G combat rescue pilot, commanding the 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody AFB, GA, as well as expeditionary rescue squadrons in Afghanistan and Sicily. He holds a Master of Public Policy degree from Harvard University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science from the University of Chicago. Prior to his current assignment, Colonel Cochran was Commander, 449th Air Expeditionary Group, Djibouti, where he also served as JACCE for CJTF-Horn of Africa.

Mr Abde Bellahnid

SATCOM Section Head, Canadian Armed Forces

Mr Charlie Precourt

VP, Propulsion Systems, Northrop Grumman

Charlie Precourt is the vice president of Propulsion Systems for Northrop Grumman. He joined Northrop Grumman in 2005 after a distinguished 15-year career with NASA. He is a veteran of four space flights—including two as mission commander—and has logged more than 932 hours in space. He was also deputy program manager for the International Space Station, chief of the astronaut corps and director of operations for NASA at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia. Charlie also served 23 years in the U.S. Air Force, where he was a test pilot on the F-15E development program.

Mr Curtis White

Mr. White is a Senior Research System Engineer in the Advanced Communications and Sensing Competency for Naval Information Warfare Center-Atlantic, Charleston SC. He has 40 years experience in inter-disciplinary applied R&D at Southwest Research Institute and the Air Force Research Laboratory.

For the past 8 years, he has continued to expand his earlier work in Communications, Command & Control for Anti-Access/Area Denied Tactical Edge Networks. This work implements novel IoT concepts supporting multi-agency, multi-echelon unified wireless networks providing, highly robust secure voice, video, and data. The goal is to create a self-forming, self-healing Disruption, Delay Tolerant global network that is is completely autonomous and decentralized.

Mr Derek Tournear

Director, Space Development Agency

Derek M. Tournear, Ph.D. Director, Space Development Agency Dr. Derek Tournear is the Director of the Space Development Agency (SDA). Established in March 2019, is responsible for unifying and integrating the Department’s space development efforts, monitoring the Department's threat-driven future space architecture, and accelerating fielding of new military space capabilities necessary to ensure U.S. technological and military advantages in space. Dr. Tournear most recently served as Assistant Director of Research and Development for Space within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering where he was responsible for coordinating all DoD efforts in space, and initiating programs to address critical gaps. Dr. Tournear previously held leadership roles in industry, most recently the director for Harris Space & Intelligence (SIS) research & development. SIS was a $2B business focused on providing advanced technical solutions addressing the top National Security threats from underwater to outer space. Prior to industry, Dr. Derek Tournear was a Senior Program Manager (SNIS-HQE) at the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). At IARPA, Dr. Tournear served as a senior scientist for space activities and space technologies in the Office of Smart Collection. Dr. Tournear was previously a Program Manager for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Tactical Technology Office and Strategic Technology Office. At DARPA, he initiated and directed a large portfolio of program, with an emphasis on sensors and space. He has professional experience at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) managing intelligence and defense programs. Dr. Tournear has a Ph.D. in physics from Stanford University and a B.S. from Purdue University. In 2010 he received an “Outstanding Alumnus” award from Purdue University and a 2008 DARPA award for “Outstanding Accomplishments in a Systems Technology Area.” Dr. Tournear is a 2011 recipient of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service, and a 2012 recipient of the Office of Director of National Intelligence Award for Exceptional Public Service.

Mr Michael Nichols

Mike Nichols is the Chief of the Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) Solutions Branch, Commercial Satellite Communications Office (CSCO), Air Force Space Command (AFSPC). He oversees a portfolio of commercial satellite acquisitions and services with a lifecycle value of 4.6 billion dollars. The COMSATCOM Solutions Branch facilitates the delivery of operationally responsive, customer-focused, and cost-effective commercial satellite communications to the Department of Defense (DoD) and other Government Agencies by providing focused acquisition and lifecycle support to complex customer acquisitions on established or tailored COMSATCOM contracts.
Mr. Nichols has managed DoD meshed network solutions, including terrestrial transport, data applications, and commercial satellite services as a Department of Defense government civilian for more than 32 years.
During the span of his career, Mr. Nichols has managed communication services for the United States Navy Europe/Central Region in Naples, Italy, was a project manager for European terrestrial transport initiatives based out of Stuttgart, Germany, and served as a senior advisor to the Afghan Ministry of Communications and Technology in Kabul, Afghanistan as part of the U.S. Department of Defense Telecommunications Advisory Team.
Prior to his current position, Mr. Nichols was the Deputy Chief for the DoDs Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS).
A U.S. Navy Veteran, Mr. Nichols is proud to serve the Department of Defense and provide critical C5ISR that enable warfighter capabilities.

Ms Andrea Loper

Ms Deanna Ryals

Chief Partnership Officer, US Space Force

Ms Randy Segal

Partner, Satellite & Space Practice, Hogan Lovells US

With nearly 30 years’ experience in the satellite industry, as in-house and outside counsel, Randy has been involved in the end-to-end development of space companies, from cradle to sale. She represents the full range of the participants in the industry, including global sovereigns, established companies and startups, as well as early stage VC and later stage PE investors (both financial and strategic). Her global practice has expanded to reflect the breadth of innovations and newspace participants in the industry today, as well as teaming arrangements between traditional and newspace players and advises the new megaconstellation operators, launchers and customers.

Wing Commander Ian Pamplin

UK Liaison Officer to SMC, UK MoD

Wing Commander Pamplin is the UK’s first Liaison Officer to the USSF Space and Missile Systems Center.

He has served as an engineering flight commander in air defence and field communication roles, including deployments to the Falkland Islands and Afghanistan, and as a squadron commander at No1 Radio School. His varied staff experience includes: information security; network and satellite architectures; electronic warfare; operational requirements; ISTAR; and personnel. At Staff College he specialised in space policy and politics and his previous assignment was in the (then) JFC’s portfolio office, providing balance of investment advice to aid C4ISR capability development.

Exhibitors

View detailsXTAR, LLCExhibitorshttp://www.xtar.com/XTAR, LLC is a privately owned satellite operator delivering X-band services to U.S. and Allied government users. XTAR’s two satellite payloads, with high-powered global, fixed and steerable spot beams, are WGS-compatible and readily support mobile applications in the harshest environments. Available coverage is from Denver east to Singapore.

Supporters

View detailsArmada InternationalSupportershttp://armadainternational.comARMADA INTERNATIONAL is leading defence magazine which reports on and analyses defence systems, equipment and technology. Together with its Compendium supplements, ARMADA provides defence planners in the militaries, in government, in procurement and in the defence industry itself with the information they need to plan their strategies.

View detailsEverything RFSupportershttp://www.everythingrf.comeverything RF - www.everythingRF.com keeps you up to date with the RF & Microwave Industry. We publish industry news, white papers and technical articles. We have the largest RF & Microwave product database on the internet which consists of product catalogs from over 500 Manufacturers.
Use parametric search tools to narrow down on products based on your requirement. Download datasheets, compare products and get quotations. Quotations are routed to the manufacturers (or their distributors) who get back to you with the details. Visit www.everythingRF.com to learn more.

View detailsinfoespacial.comSupportershttp://infoespacial.com/ie/The only independent specialized media, only and exclusively in the Space Industry, written in Spanish.
Spanish online media, aimed especially at the markets of Spain and Latin America, which allows industry professionals to obtain all the information available in this area easily and quickly.
Information updated daily to facilitate decision making of companies, institutions and users working in the attractive field of space.
Always seen image in an agile and dynamic platform with updated and documented information, which adopts the successful design of Infodefensa.com to address a segmented audience, in a specific and qualified niche market.
With two weekly newsletters that are sent to more than 1,000 registered subscribers, which include those responsible for space issues in the Administration, Embassies, Chambers of Commerce, ESA and other organizations and associations in the sector.

View detailsMicrowave JournalSupportershttp://www.mwjournal.comMicrowave Journal provides leading-edge technical content for RF, microwave and wireless engineers worldwide. MWJ the magazine reaches 50,000 qualified subscribers with practical design application articles for working engineers. MWJournal.com delivers the latest news, events, webinars, whitepapers, videos and newsletters to RF/microwave professionals. EDI CON China and USA events bring industry and engineers together for information exchange and education. For over 60 years, Microwave Journal has been THE resource for engineers who are developing infrastructure for the next-generation of wireless and defense technologies.
www.mwjournal.com

View detailsMILMAGSupportershttp://www.milmag.euMILMAG International is a monthly, online magazine. It covers developments in the defence and space industry, including presentations of new technology solutions as well as analysis of decisions taken by policymakers. Michal Jarocki is the Editor-in-Chief of MILMAG International. He has a year’s long experience in publishing stories and analyses in British, German and Polish press.

View detailsRF GlobalNetSupportershttps://www.rfglobalnet.com/#utm_source=Google&utm_medium=logo&utm_campaign=SMI2020 The Pulse Of RF & Microwave Engineering, serving the needs of engineering professionals since 1996. We provide RF/microwave engineers with the tools they need to do their jobs, offering a vast technical library, a new products directory, the latest industry news, downloadable software, technology-specific Resource Centers, and more.

View detailsSatellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG)Supportershttp://www.suirg.orgSatellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG) is the global industry organisation, established to combat the increasing and costly problem of satellite radio frequency interference. It also as a group focuses on the future of satellite communication technology and the effects or issues of that technology relating to interference. IRG has a number of practical initiatives, all aimed at reducing satellite interference, including establishing Carrier ID, Training & Certification and Type Approvals. The group itself comprises working groups, chaired by key industry experts, charged with the task of establishing the practical initiatives and obtaining the support of the entire industry.

View detailsSpace Data AssociationSupportershttp://www.space-data.orgThe Space Data Association Limited (SDA) is a non-profit international association of satellite operators that supports the controlled, reliable and efficient sharing of data critical to the safety and integrity of the space environment and the RF spectrum. It maintains the Space Data Center, a database of high-accuracy orbital information, which is operated by Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI) of Exton, PA. Established in the Isle of Man the SDA is open to all satellite operators and other participants. Its membership comprises many of the world’s major satellite communications companies Membership information can be found at www.space-data.org

View detailsSpace IT BridgeSupportershttps://www.spaceitbridge.com/Space IT Bridge is focused on helping business leaders and IT decision makers understand emerging business opportunities delivered by a growing number of space-based satellite networks. The site will track the business climate of this emerging and exciting market, including: standards debates, deployment case studies, new product launches, mergers and acquisitions, financial results and IPOs, and more.
Stories and other coverage in Space IT Bridge will help "New Space" companies how to leverage best practices in IT, such as open standards, open source, cloud computing, APIs, Big Data, analytics, and machine learning. At the same time, Space IT Bridge will help the IT and consumer worlds recognize and embrace new opportunities offered by cubesats, imaging, and low earth orbit (LEO) satellite clouds.

View detailsWorld Teleport AssociationSupportershttp://www.worldteleport.orgSince 1985, the World Teleport Association (WTA) has been the only trade association that focuses on the business of satellite communications from the ground up. At the core of its membership are the world's most innovative operators of teleports, from independents to multinationals, niche service providers to global carriers. WTA is dedicated to advocating for the interests of teleport operators in the global telecommunications market and promoting excellence in teleport business practice, technology and operations. Companies that do business with teleports also find that WTA is the best investment they can make to open new channels to the industry.

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Exhibitors

XTAR, LLC

XTAR, LLC is a privately owned satellite operator delivering X-band services to U.S. and Allied government users. XTAR’s two satellite payloads, with high-powered global, fixed and steerable spot beams, are WGS-compatible and readily support mobile applications in the harshest environments. Available coverage is from Denver east to Singapore.

Media Partners

Space Data Association

The Space Data Association Limited (SDA) is a non-profit international association of satellite operators that supports the controlled, reliable and efficient sharing of data critical to the safety and integrity of the space environment and the RF spectrum. It maintains the Space Data Center, a database of high-accuracy orbital information, which is operated by Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI) of Exton, PA. Established in the Isle of Man the SDA is open to all satellite operators and other participants. Its membership comprises many of the world’s major satellite communications companies Membership information can be found at www.space-data.org

infoespacial.com

The only independent specialized media, only and exclusively in the Space Industry, written in Spanish.
Spanish online media, aimed especially at the markets of Spain and Latin America, which allows industry professionals to obtain all the information available in this area easily and quickly.
Information updated daily to facilitate decision making of companies, institutions and users working in the attractive field of space.
Always seen image in an agile and dynamic platform with updated and documented information, which adopts the successful design of Infodefensa.com to address a segmented audience, in a specific and qualified niche market.
With two weekly newsletters that are sent to more than 1,000 registered subscribers, which include those responsible for space issues in the Administration, Embassies, Chambers of Commerce, ESA and other organizations and associations in the sector.

RF GlobalNet

The Pulse Of RF & Microwave Engineering, serving the needs of engineering professionals since 1996. We provide RF/microwave engineers with the tools they need to do their jobs, offering a vast technical library, a new products directory, the latest industry news, downloadable software, technology-specific Resource Centers, and more.

Armada International

ARMADA INTERNATIONAL is leading defence magazine which reports on and analyses defence systems, equipment and technology. Together with its Compendium supplements, ARMADA provides defence planners in the militaries, in government, in procurement and in the defence industry itself with the information they need to plan their strategies.

World Teleport Association

Since 1985, the World Teleport Association (WTA) has been the only trade association that focuses on the business of satellite communications from the ground up. At the core of its membership are the world's most innovative operators of teleports, from independents to multinationals, niche service providers to global carriers. WTA is dedicated to advocating for the interests of teleport operators in the global telecommunications market and promoting excellence in teleport business practice, technology and operations. Companies that do business with teleports also find that WTA is the best investment they can make to open new channels to the industry.

MILMAG

MILMAG International is a monthly, online magazine. It covers developments in the defence and space industry, including presentations of new technology solutions as well as analysis of decisions taken by policymakers. Michal Jarocki is the Editor-in-Chief of MILMAG International. He has a year’s long experience in publishing stories and analyses in British, German and Polish press.

Everything RF

everything RF - www.everythingRF.com keeps you up to date with the RF & Microwave Industry. We publish industry news, white papers and technical articles. We have the largest RF & Microwave product database on the internet which consists of product catalogs from over 500 Manufacturers.
Use parametric search tools to narrow down on products based on your requirement. Download datasheets, compare products and get quotations. Quotations are routed to the manufacturers (or their distributors) who get back to you with the details. Visit www.everythingRF.com to learn more.

Microwave Journal

Microwave Journal provides leading-edge technical content for RF, microwave and wireless engineers worldwide. MWJ the magazine reaches 50,000 qualified subscribers with practical design application articles for working engineers. MWJournal.com delivers the latest news, events, webinars, whitepapers, videos and newsletters to RF/microwave professionals. EDI CON China and USA events bring industry and engineers together for information exchange and education. For over 60 years, Microwave Journal has been THE resource for engineers who are developing infrastructure for the next-generation of wireless and defense technologies.
www.mwjournal.com

Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG)

Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG) is the global industry organisation, established to combat the increasing and costly problem of satellite radio frequency interference. It also as a group focuses on the future of satellite communication technology and the effects or issues of that technology relating to interference. IRG has a number of practical initiatives, all aimed at reducing satellite interference, including establishing Carrier ID, Training & Certification and Type Approvals. The group itself comprises working groups, chaired by key industry experts, charged with the task of establishing the practical initiatives and obtaining the support of the entire industry.

Space IT Bridge

Space IT Bridge is focused on helping business leaders and IT decision makers understand emerging business opportunities delivered by a growing number of space-based satellite networks. The site will track the business climate of this emerging and exciting market, including: standards debates, deployment case studies, new product launches, mergers and acquisitions, financial results and IPOs, and more.
Stories and other coverage in Space IT Bridge will help "New Space" companies how to leverage best practices in IT, such as open standards, open source, cloud computing, APIs, Big Data, analytics, and machine learning. At the same time, Space IT Bridge will help the IT and consumer worlds recognize and embrace new opportunities offered by cubesats, imaging, and low earth orbit (LEO) satellite clouds.

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WHAT IS CPD?

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development’. It is essentially a philosophy,
which maintains that in order to be effective, learning should be organised and
structured. The most common definition is:

‘A commitment to structured skills and knowledge enhancement for Personal or Professional
competence’

CPD is a common requirement of individual membership with professional bodies and
Institutes. Increasingly, employers also expect their staff to undertake regular
CPD activities.

Undertaken over a period of time, CPD ensures that educational qualifications do
not become obsolete, and allows for best practice and professional standards to
be upheld.

CPD can be undertaken through a variety of learning activities including instructor
led training courses, seminars and conferences, e:learning modules or structured
reading.

CPD AND PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTES

There are approximately 470 institutes in the UK across all industry sectors, with
a collective membership of circa 4 million professionals, and they all expect their
members to undertake CPD.

For some institutes undertaking CPD is mandatory e.g. accountancy and law, and linked
to a licence to practice, for others it’s obligatory. By ensuring that their members
undertake CPD, the professional bodies seek to ensure that professional standards,
legislative awareness and ethical practices are maintained.

CPD Schemes often run over the period of a year and the institutes generally provide
online tools for their members to record and reflect on their CPD activities.

TYPICAL CPD SCHEMES AND RECORDING OF CPD (CPD points and hours)

Professional bodies and Institutes CPD schemes are either structured as ‘Input’
or ‘Output’ based.

‘Input’ based schemes list a precise number of CPD hours that individuals must achieve
within a given time period. These schemes can also use different ‘currencies’ such
as points, merits, units or credits, where an individual must accumulate the number
required. These currencies are usually based on time i.e. 1 CPD point = 1 hour of
learning.

‘Output’ based schemes are learner centred. They require individuals to set learning
goals that align to professional competencies, or personal development objectives.
These schemes also list different ways to achieve the learning goals e.g. training
courses, seminars or e:learning, which enables an individual to complete their CPD
through their preferred mode of learning.

As a formal provider of CPD certified activities, SMI Group can provide an indication
of the learning benefit gained and the typical completion. However, it is ultimately
the responsibility of the delegate to evaluate their learning, and record it correctly
in line with their professional body’s or employers requirements.

GLOBAL CPD

Increasingly, international and emerging markets are ‘professionalising’ their workforces
and looking to the UK to benchmark educational standards. The undertaking of CPD
is now increasingly expected of any individual employed within today’s global marketplace.

CPD Certificates

We can provide a certificate for all our accredited events. To request a CPD certificate for a conference , workshop, master classes you have attended please email events@smi-online.co.uk